The German government has agreed to expand the Taliban's diplomatic footprint in Berlin to facilitate a higher volume of deportations to Afghanistan, according to an investigation by public broadcaster NDR.
Under the arrangement, six additional Taliban representatives will be stationed in Germany to assist with the administrative processing of returnees.
The move marks a significant operational concession by Berlin, which has long struggled to execute deportations due to the lack of formal diplomatic channels with the de facto authorities in Kabul.
The agreement underscores the growing tension between Germany's human rights commitments and its migration management objectives.
By increasing the Taliban's presence, Berlin aims to streamline the identification and handover of individuals facing removal, a process that has been hampered by bureaucratic delays and security concerns.
The NDR report indicates that the German Interior Ministry views the expanded diplomatic mission as a necessary tool to enforce migration law, despite the political sensitivity of engaging with the Taliban.